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The Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting has been raising standards in the construction industry since 1999. [email protected]

 Countryside, IL
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Joined May 2015
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We would like to thank Mishawaka High School for the chance to talk with students on Skilled Trades Career Exploration Day last week. 1/2
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Our Marcus Jordan and Local 150 District 7 Crane Operator Brother Jacob Buchanan showed students the opportunities that are out there as an operating engineer, and provided an opportunity to connect directly with someone working in the industry. 2/2
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📣 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 📃We are now accepting applications for IUOE Local 150 Scholarships! 🌐For more info, and to apply, visit: scholarships.local150.org/
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The planned Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility is important for many reasons, but one often overlooked is workforce development. Our Michael Lingl spoke at the city’s hearing this week, saying huge projects like this provide opportunity & train the next generation of workers.
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Data centers are the internet’s engine room, the physical infrastructure that makes every digital thing you do possible. Chances are that a good chunk of your life relies on data centers, and has for a long time. So, why the sudden outrage? kiteandkeymedia.com/videos/w…

Are Data Centers Wasting Water and Raising Electric Bills?

America is living in the age of data centers. One problem: Americans hate data centers. Is that outrage justified?

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🚌 Field Trip! III FFC went on an illuminating tour of exhibits at the Museum of Science & Industry today! “Powering the Future” showed us all about how we generate power for today’s sophisticated electrical grid, & the Coal Mine took us down into power sources of the past!
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We’re all in favor of guidelines on new data center construction. In fact, we’ve pushed for them. Responsible construction is paramount. But a flat-out moratorium is a lose-lose for everyone. Crains: chicagobusiness.com/politics…

Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium

The mayor’s proposed yearlong pause is drawing opposition from the same powerful coalition that helped stall earlier pieces of his environmental agenda.

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Beyond the obvious benefit of express airport trips between downtown and O’Hare, the benefits of the O’Hare Flyer extend to all Illinois residents. The O’Hare Flyer will reduce congestion on expressways and the CTA Blue Line by giving folks a faster, more efficient option. 1/2
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III FFC Analyst Gerardo Mendez and Local 150 Business Agent Tom Rottman were at tonight’s informational meeting in Forest Park to voice our support for the project. 2/2
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Supporting Special Children’s Charities and the work they do to invest in experiences that help children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive!
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III FFC DEI Outreach Coordinator Marcus Jordan and Local 150 Business Representative Willie Goodwin joined workforce and industry professionals as part of a geothermal workforce panel organized with the University of Illinois Climate Jobs Institute on Sept. 2. 1/2
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Geothermal technologies are creating new opportunities for the skilled trades. Discussions like this help ensure labor has a voice early in the process so workforce training, career access and quality jobs are part of the discussion as these technologies expand. 2/2
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Capacity and demand are huge topics when it comes to data centers. Grid operators and utilities are under increasing pressure to get a better handle on those forecasts. Read more from Crain’s: chicagobusiness.com/technolo…

ComEd’s crackdown thins the data-center pipeline — a break for the strained power grid

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The Data Center boom is an opportunity for historic investment in our regional power grid. III FFC Executive Director talks policy & power with CBS News ⬇️
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The Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility would mean a huge economic benefit for the entire city of Chicago, a $900 million investment that will reform our rail infrastructure, improve safety, and reinforce our city's role as the nation's rail hub. 1/2
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If we want our city to grow, we need to build. Embracing new opportunities will benefit our neighborhoods. Laborers, plumbers, operators, and carpenters – many of whom are our friends and neighbors – are ready to get to work. 2/2
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III FFC is proud to support Alpharus Health and their mission helping people heal, find hope, and build healthier lives through compassionate, high-quality care.. Our team attended their Connecting for Recovery event today, celebrating creativity, community, and recovery!
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Starting conversations. Showing possibilities. Connecting the community to opportunity! Our Marcus Jordan was with Sen. Willie Preston and 6th Ward Ald. candidate Allyson Scrutchens at their community Labor of Love Fest in Greater Grand Crossing earlier this month!
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Regulating Data Centers is smart policy. The industry & government should be working together on solutions that work for everyone. III FFC Executive Director Marc Poulos tells CBS News Illinois lawmakers are working on that in Springfield.
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We hope everyone has a Happy Labor Day! We are thankful to all of the hardworking Americans throughout history who have made enormous contributions and achievements to the labor movement.
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